Bratwurst Cooked in Beer, with Apple Sauerkraut

Name: Bratwurst Cooked in Beer, with Apple Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 links bratwurst sausage; 2 cups julienned red onions; 4 (8-ounce) bottles dark beer; 6 ounces bacon, chopped; 2 cups julienned yellow onions; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 large red or golden delicious apples, cored and cubed; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed; 2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed well under cold running water and drained; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Buns or Rolls, accompaniment; Assorted Mustards, accompaniment; Lots of cold beer, accompaniment

Servings: persons

8 links bratwurst sausage
2 cups julienned red onions
4 (8-ounce) bottles dark beer
6 ounces bacon, chopped
2 cups julienned yellow onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 large red or golden delicious apples, cored and cubed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed well under cold running water and drained
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Buns or Rolls, accompaniment
Assorted Mustards, accompaniment
Lots of cold beer, accompaniment

1
With a sharp knife or kitchen fork, prick each sausage several times.
2
In a saucepan, combine the red onions and beer and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Add the sausages and poach until almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove the sausages from the liquid and set aside, reserving the liquid.
5
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7
Add the yellow onions to the fat in the pan and cook, stirring, until very soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
8
Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
9
Add the apples and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and juniper berries and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
11
Add the sauerkraut and reserved beer cooking liquid (without the onions), sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until tender and aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
13
Preheat the grill.
14
Grill the sausages until cooked through, about 5 minutes, turning to cook evenly on all sides.
15
Remove and place on a platter.
16
Remove the sauerkraut from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
17
Stir in the cooked bacon and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
18
Arrange the sauerkraut on the platter with the sausages and serve, if desired, with rolls and mustard.
19
Serve with cold beer.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 links bratwurst sausage, 2 cups julienned red onions, 4 (8-ounce) bottles dark beer, 6 ounces bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bratwurst Cooked in Beer, with Apple Sauerkraut falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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